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Thermal System Design and Simulation
1st Edition - October 13, 2016
Author: P.L. Dhar
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128094495
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eBook ISBN:9780128094303
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Thermal System Design and Simulation covers the fundamental analyses of thermal energy systems that enable users to effectively formulate their own simulation and optimal design procedures. This reference provides thorough guidance on how to formulate optimal design constraints and develop strategies to solve them with minimal computational effort.
The book uniquely illustrates the methodology of combining information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures needed in optimal design. It also includes a comprehensive presentation on dynamics of thermal systems and the control systems needed to ensure safe operation at varying loads.
Designed to give readers the skills to develop their own customized software for simulating and designing thermal systems, this book is relevant for anyone interested in obtaining an advanced knowledge of thermal system analysis and design.
Contains detailed models of simulation for equipment in the most commonly used thermal engineering systems
Features illustrations for the methodology of using information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures
Includes comprehensive global case studies of simulation and optimization of thermal systems
Thermal engineers, energy engineers, researchers, academics, postgraduate students and engineers from crossover industries
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Abstract
1.1 Outline of the Book
Chapter 2: Mathematical Background
Abstract
2.1 Linear Algebraic Equations
2.2 Nonlinear Algebraic Equations
Solution
2.3 Equation Fitting
2.4 Differential Equations
2.5 Laplace Transformation
2.6 Analysis of Uncertainty
2.7 Engineering Economics
Chapter 3: Review of Fundamentals
Abstract
3.1 Thermodynamics
3.2 Fluid Flow
3.3 Heat Transfer
3.4 Mass Transfer
Chapter 4: Modeling of Thermal Equipment
Abstract
4.1 Heat Exchangers
4.2 Heat and Mass Exchangers
4.3 Reciprocating Devices
4.4 Rotating Devices
4.5 Thermoelectric Modules
4.6 Other Applications
Problems
Chapter 5: System Simulation
Abstract
5.1 Information Flow Diagram
5.2 Solution Methodology
5.3 Off-Design Performance Prediction
Problems
Chapter 6: System Simulation: Case Studies
Abstract
6.1 Industrial Refrigeration Plant
6.2 Combined Cycle Power Plant
6.3 Liquid Desiccant-Based Air-Conditioning System (LDAC)
6.4 Epilog
Chapter 7: Introduction to Optimum Design
Abstract
7.1 General Formulation of an Optimum System Design Problem
7.2 Optimum Design of a Component
7.3 Epilog
Problems
Chapter 8: Optimization Techniques
Abstract
8.1 Analytical Methods
8.2 Numerical Methods
Problems
Chapter 9: Case Studies in Optimum Design
Abstract
9.1 Thermodynamic Optimization
9.2 Optimum Design of Components
9.3 Optimum Design of Thermal Systems
Chapter 10: Dynamic Response of Thermal Systems
Abstract
10.1 Dynamics of the First-Order Systems
10.2 Higher Order Systems
10.3 Transportation Lag
10.4 Principle of Superposition
10.5 Control System Analysis
10.6 Dynamics of Distributed Systems
Problems
Chapter 11: Additional Considerations in Thermal System Design
Abstract
11.1 Erosion-Corrosion
11.2 Vibration and Noise
11.3 Stochastic Considerations
11.4 System Design Considering Part-Load Operation
11.5 Environmental Considerations
11.6 System Design for Multiple Objectives
11.7 Commercial Softwares
Index
No. of pages: 620
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: October 13, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128094495
eBook ISBN: 9780128094303
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P.L. Dhar
P L Dhar taught in the mechanical engineering department of IIT Delhi for over thirty six years. His research focused on Thermal System Simulation and Design, spanning a wide range from refrigeration to thermal power plant systems. Based on this work, he developed a post graduate course with the same title and taught it for over two decades. Besides this, he also taught thermodynamics, refrigeration and air-conditioning, heat and mass transfer to undergraduate and post graduate students.
Affiliations and expertise
Former Professor, IIT Delhi, India
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